Right to Repair Legislation Now Filed in All 50 States
With Wisconsin filing its first Right to Repair bill, all 50 states have now considered the legislation over the past eight years.
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MITA Opposes Right to Repair Provisions in FTC Energy Labeling Rule
MITA is publically opposing the application of right to repair provisions for medical devices in the draft Energy Labeling Rule.
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Update: Advocates Stall Effort to Undermine Medical Right to Repair
The Clarifying Remanufacturing to Protect Patient Safety Act of 2022 was stalled by a large collective of medical industry professionals.
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Right to Repair Legislation Now Filed in All 50 States
With Wisconsin filing its first Right to Repair bill, all 50 states have now considered the legislation over the past eight years.
New Bipartisan Legislation Spurs Right to Repair Campaign’s Momentum
The bipartisan measure, like bills pending in state houses around the country, would require manufacturers to provide access to the parts, tools, and information needed to fix products.
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‘Right to Repair’ Measure Draws Fire at Georgia Capitol
A Right to Repair bill that would provide opportunities to repair electronics and machinery—including medical equipment—is being challenged in Atlanta.
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Senate Introduces Bill to Allow Farmers to Fix Their Own Equipment
The new legislation introduced in the Senate will hopefully lend itself to creating traction for the biomed right-to-repair movement.
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The Right to Repair of Medical Equipment Is Not an IP Issue
The right to repair as a legislative movement has grand implications on the future of medical equipment and patient safety.
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Introducing 24×7 + The Bearded Biomed: Sounding Off on Biomed’s Biggest Headlines
Today’s episode touches on the need to increase awareness and training in the biomed field, cybersecurity concerns, and the recent developments of Right to Repair.
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Defending the Right to Repair
In this Soapbox column, retired BMET manager Frank Nickells, CBET, shares his thoughts on the Right to Repair and reveals why he thinks the resistance to the movement is about money—not safety.
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Hospitals Call on Illinois Legislature to Pass Right to Repair
A diverse coalition of hospitals, consumers, small businesses, and farmers urged an Illinois House committee to pass “Right to Repair” legislation.
